Moving up a few models

gerzod · Post by **gerzod** » Fri Jan 18, 2013 10:19 pm

Hi All,

I am thinking of upgrading from my Gen 2 liberty to a early 2000's model 3.0R in manual.
I just wanted to know if anyone had any good information on these cars such as common problems and what to be weary of.

THe cars I am looking at are all around the 100k mark so most will likely need a major service.

Does anyone own one of these cars?
if so i would be keen to hear your thoughts.

Also, if anyone knows of any goof forums that would be great.
I remember ozliberty used to be around but then it dissapeared.

Cheers

Post by **yarney** » Sat Jan 19, 2013 7:14 am

I don't think you can get a 3l manual

Jan

Post by **TOONGA** » Sat Jan 19, 2013 9:39 am

yarney wrote:I don't think you can get a 3l manual

Jan

thats correct unless the car has been converted the 3.0l came in auto only.

TOONGA

JPM · Post by **JPM** » Sat Jan 19, 2013 10:51 am

The Gen 4 Liberty 3.0l R-B came out with a six speed manual in 2005, both in sedan and wagon. None of the 3.0l Outbacks were ever manual though.

Regards
Jayd

gerzod · Post by **gerzod** » Sat Jan 19, 2013 3:18 pm

Hi guys I am looking at the liberty 3.0r which did come in manual (6 speed from the wrx sti).

Any help or feedback is appreciated.
or if anyone knows any forums that would be suitable that would be good as well

d_generate · Post by **d_generate** » Sat Jan 19, 2013 8:51 pm

http://www.rslibertyclub.org/forums/

Post by **Alex** » Sat Jan 19, 2013 9:17 pm

My dad has a 06 rb and he loves it. Great car.

The R has just kyb suspension and is alot smoother than my dad's RB. The R also has cream leather compared to the RB with black. I'm unsure if the R comes with the macintosh stereo which is probably the best stock stereo I've ever heard.

I'd do it, just check all the regular car things like service history etc.

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gerzod · Post by **gerzod** » Thu Jan 24, 2013 9:25 pm

Thanks for the advice all
hopefully i find myself a new liberty soon

tex · Post by **tex** » Fri Feb 01, 2013 1:37 pm

If you buy the one from tassie on gumtree i'll trade the bullbar fo a bumper and all required foam etc plus the cash difference, I looked at it but I want the outback plus its more than i want to pay too!

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Sun Feb 10, 2013 8:18 am

Like what they said above about 3.0R-B does come with manuals.
Gen 4 are pretty good solid cars we have one and havent came across to any problems. I had Gen2 and now Gen 4 - basically same costs for engine service etc maybe slightly higher but not much. I did test drive an H6 3.0 litre nice to drive in but fuel wise is higher than EJ25.
Cheers
AP

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 4:35 pm

The Gen3 H6 was not available in manual but the later Gen4 H6 was.

The Gen4 is a much nicer looking car (IMO) that the Gen3 but it's up to you and your budget.

The EZ30R engine is very thirsty and high to maintain but it is smooth to drive and has lots of overtaking power when needed. I have the Gen3 model Outback but have driven and worked on many Gen4s. The Gen4 uses the "fly-by-wire" throttle which takes some getting used to. Gleno is going to fit my old H6 into his Gen3 (once rebuilt) and planning to force feed it with a supercharger, so can't wait to drive that one